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A drunk driver caused a New Mexico car accident on Interstate 25.  A child died.  The child’s mother filed dramshop claims for wrongful death and personal injuries against three liquor establishments.  She also filed wrongful death and personal injury claims against three drug companies.  Drug company employees had treated the drunk driver to eight…

Local news is reporting a Santa Fe bus driver is behind bars following reports that he molested, or at least inappriately touched, his young passengers.  The story began to unravel when one especially shrewd passenger managed to record the Santa Fe bus driver’s horrendous conduct on her camera phone.  After the recording was shared…

The recent shooting tragedy in Tucson, Arizona has sparked a national dialogue on how political discourse is conducted in the United States. Some thought that the murder of a federal judge and attempted assassination of a moderate Democratic congresswoman might be linked to some right-wing anti-government sentiment. Others pointed out that we should not…

On December 28, 2010, a mother was driving north on 1-25 with her daughter. The daughter, 13, was riding in the front seat. She was not using her seat belt. This vehicle moved into the left lane, hitting another vehicle. The Albuquerque car accident put the vehicle into a spin. The vehicle slammed into the…

On August 20, 2009, a runaway Lexus crashed and burned. The four occupants of the vehicle were killed. Before the crash, a passenger made a frantic 911 call from the vehicle. The passenger told the 911 operator that the driver could not control the vehicle, the accelerator was stuck, and that the breaks were…

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has given its top safety rating to 66 vehicles for the 2001 model year. Last year, it gave 27 vehicles its top rating. Some safety equipment, intended to avoid or mitigate car and truck accidents, is now standard on 2011 models. Electronic stability control and side-curtain airbags are…

To what extent does the economy effect New Mexico personal injury claims? One theory is that injuries are related to economic activity-the more economic activity, the more injuries will occur. This is because economic growth produces construction, the use of roads, increased shopping, eating out, etc., which increases the numbers of accidents. Personal Injury…

A recent holiday parade in Raton, New Mexico brought anything but joy when it was released that a man injured during the festivities passed away from his injuries. Police have indicated that the 78 year old man was hit by an SUV driven by a 17 year old female. Although no charges have been…

Recently an Albuquerque city employee was charged with sexual assault against a neighbor. According to the story, the city worker, while under the influence of alcohol and drugs, attempted to rape his neighbor. While this garbage employee is making headlines, this is certainly not the first time an employee has caused a New Mexico…

New Mexico hospitals are where you want to be when injured or sick, however, they are also capable not of helping heal you, but rather causing an infection. Many infections, are called a risk-of-the-procedure, meaning there may be no legal basis to pursue a case. However, some hospital infections are different an entirely preventable….